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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.77, 270.20 and 140.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.77, 270.20 and 140.69 is: 194.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.77 : 270.20 = 140.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.77/270.20 = 140.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.77x = 270.20 × 140.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.77x = 38,014.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,014.41/195.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.18

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